Two Keighley women had their handbags snatched on Wednesday morning within 20 minutes of each other.

Police believe the two attacks -- both involving a blond-haired man and an accomplice -- could be linked.

The 27-year-old woman was walking along Henry Street, near Keighley College, at about 9.10am, when her bag was snatched from behind.

The two men, who are both described as white, ran away down a nearby snicket.

Another 27-year-old woman was returning from the town centre up Park Lane, Parkwood, at 9.30am.

She heard someone running behind her then felt her handbag being removed from her shoulder. The two white suspects ran off towards Parkwood Rise flats.

Both men in the first attack were described as skinny and aged 21-25. One had blond hair and was scruffy, with a blue top and jeans, while the other wore a dark blue top.

One suspect in the second attack was about 6ft tall, scruffy, with blond or mousy-brown hair, shorter than collar-length, and wore a black and white baggy jumper.

The second man was 5ft 4in tall, quite chubby, with dark skin and a bald head. He wore a green waist-length jacket and stonewashed jeans.

Anyone who witnessed either attack or who recognises the suspects should phone Keighley police on 01535 617083.